Path studies at open UAS

Application

Students are selected for path studies in the order of registration. You will be notified of the admission results by email after the application period ends.

The application form requires suomi.fi authentication. Depending on the size of the degree group, 1-5 students are selected.

Applicants in the Nursing programme

A motivation letter is required from the applicant. In this letter, the applicant should describe their background, study goals, and suitability for the field of study. The applicant must attach the letter to the application. Applications without the letter will be rejected.

Please note that the applicant must meet certain requirements of Finnish legislation to be eligible to study in the Nursing programme. The so-called SORA legislation applies to education leading to a UAS degree in the field of social services and health care. This field has requirements concerning patient and client safety, which restricts student admission. It is required that health and functional capacity of approved applicants are such that they can participate in the practical assignments or training related to the studies.

Familiarize yourself with the specific requirements on health and functional capacity before submitting your application: https://www.uasinfo.fi/to-the-applicant/#health

Starting your studies

Path students are required to participate in the orientation days. During these days, students will get to know Centria, other students, and the teachers. They will also become familiar with the practical aspects of studying, such as the information systems used in Centria.

A personal study plan (PSP) is created for each path student. After this, you can register for courses through the Peppi system. If necessary, the student counsellor will assist with course registrations. Your background, any previous studies, wishes, and objectives are considered when planning the PSP. Generally, the path studies (45 credits) consist of first-year courses. Note! Recognition of prior learning (RPL) does not apply to students in Open University studies (study paths, individual courses). If a student has completed studies that could qualify for credit transfer, they can choose other courses instead during the open UAS studies. The RPL process only applies to students who have a study right in a degree program.

Centria UAS guarantees path students the same services provided by student counsellors and study advisors as degree students. The tutor teacher of the group and the student counsellor are responsible for guiding the student.

Applying to the degree programme

If you complete at least 45 credits in accordance with the objectives of the degree programme, you will be eligible to apply for the degree programme. In this case, you can apply through a separate application process on Studyinfo.fi. Applications can be submitted between 1 April – 30 April, and 1 October – 31 October. Admissions may be based on an interview or aptitude assessment, for example. The Head of the Degree Programme decides on the practical matters of each study field.

Study fees

• Bachelor level path studies, 45 ECTS credits, 200,00 €

Path studies are invoiced in one installment.

Cancellation terms

1. Enrolment

Enrolment for Centria’s Open University of Applied Sciences studies is binding. By enrolling, the student agrees to the payment and cancellation terms. Binding enrolment means that Centria does not refund the study fee, even if the student later discontinues or does not start the studies, except in special circumstances stated in sections 5 and 6.

The right to study is granted for a specific period and content, and applies only to the studies for which the student has enrolled in. The right to study cannot be transferred to another implementation or to the next semester. Open UAS studies do not include a statutory right to non-attendance.

2. Study fees

Fees for Open UAS studies are based on the Government Decree on Fees Charged by Universities of Applied Sciences 1440/2014 (amendment decree 200/2024). The maximum fee is 45 € / credit (VAT 0%). Centria may price studies below this maximum.

Prices are listed in the course-specific descriptions in the Open UAS study offering (https://ella.eduplan.fi/centria). Centria may also charge additional fees, e.g., for learning materials. Such information will be included in the course-specific description.

Payment is made via a payment link sent by email upon acceptance of the enrolment. Studies are paid in a single installment. Collection costs in accordance with the Debt Collection Act (513/1999) will be added to payment reminders. Public receivables are directly enforceable.

3. Binding nature of the payment and non-payment

If the study fee is not paid on time, the enrolment will automatically lapse and the study place will be made available to others. Once the study fee is paid, the enrolment becomes binding. The study fee will not be refunded, even if the student does not start or discontinues the studies. Exceptions are outlined in sections 5 and 6.

4. Possibility to cancel enrolment before the studies begin

Enrolment can be cancelled free of charge before the studies begin, if the enrolment has not been accepted and the student has not paid the study fee.

Cancellations must be submitted to: avoinamk@centria.fi.

Once the study fee has been paid or the right to study has been confirmed, the enrolment is binding and the fee will not be refunded.

5. Special circumstances

If a student accepted into path studies receives a place in Centria’s degree programme before the path studies begin, they may request a refund of the study fee by contacting avoinamk@centria.fi. The refund request must be made immediately upon accepting the degree place. The email must include a document verifying acceptance of the study place.

6. Cancellation of studies by Centria

If Centria has to cancel a study module or a course, paid fees will be refunded and no charges will be applied.

Centria reserves the right to make changes to study implementations. Any changes will be promptly communicated to students.

Open UAS students are not entitled to any kind of financial benefits (for example student allowance, discounts on trains and buses) based on their studies. If you are a customer of Public Employment and Business Services, ensure your studies are approved before enrolling in path studies.

Centria UAS has agreed with the student restaurants on its campuses that path students will receive a small discount for meals. To get the discount, inform the cashier that you are a path student.

In Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences, citizens from outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. Please note that if you are required to pay the tuition fee, you cannot be accepted into path studies. Additionally, a student visa will not be granted based on Open University studies.

The study entitlement period for path studies in Bachelor’s programmes (45 credits) is one (1) year.

Studying at open UAS, enrolment, study fees: avoinamk@centria.fi

Study counselling: opo@centria.fi